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The Unchanging American Capacity in Languages Other than English: Speaking and Learning Languages Other than English, 2000-2008
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Rivers, William P.; Robinson, John P. – Modern Language Journal, 2012
We present results of 2006 and 2008 replications of the 2000 General Social Survey (GSS), which included nine questions on languages other than English (LOEs) spoken (Robinson, Rivers, & Brecht, 2006). In 2000, 26% claimed they could speak another language, with 10% saying they could speak it "very well." In 2000, foreign language…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Student Attitudes, National Security, Second Language Learning
Readers and Foreign Languages: A Survey of Undergraduate Attitudes toward the Study of Literature.
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Davis, James N.; And Others – Modern Language Journal, 1992
Student attitudes toward the study of literature in a foreign language were examined, based on a survey of introduction to literature courses in French and Spanish. Most students revealed positive attitudes. A review of previous research and the survey instrument are included. (38 references) (LB)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, French, Higher Education, Literature Appreciation
A Survey of Foreign Languages for Business and the Professions at U.S. Colleges and Universities.
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Grosse, Christine Uber – Modern Language Journal, 1985
Describes a survey done to measure the extent to which courses in foreign languages for special purposes (FLSP) are part of the curriculum in higher education. Sixty-two percent of the responding colleges and universities offer FLSP courses. Survey results indicate growth potential of this relatively new field.
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, English (Second Language), French, German
A Survey of Spanish for Business at AACSB Colleges and Universities in the United States.
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Uber Grosse, Christine – Modern Language Journal, 1982
A survey designed to collect, analyze, and present information about the position of Spanish for business in the contemporary modern language curriculum showed that business Spanish is a growing field of particular interest to language and business majors. (EKN)
Descriptors: Business, College Second Language Programs, Higher Education, Language Skills
Positive Attitudes and Realistic Beliefs: Links to Proficiency.
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Mantle-Bromley, Corinne – Modern Language Journal, 1995
Examined the language and cultural attitudes of middle school students participating in a foreign language exploratory program. Some students participated in culture-related lessons that employed attitude-change theory. Results demonstrated that many students enter their first language class with misconceptions about language learning that may…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
The Development of a Listening Skills Comprehension-Based Program: What Levels of Proficiency Can Learners Reach?
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Valdes, Guadalupe; And Others – Modern Language Journal, 1988
Briefly describes a four-semester Spanish language program focused on developing listening skills, and explains, in detail, the design of the final listening examination. The listening comprehension levels developed by 196 students in this program are evaluated. A sample student test and sample of level and complexity of language heard are…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Higher Education, Language Proficiency, Language Tests
Social and Psychological Correlates of Achievement: Spanish at Temple University.
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Holmquist, Jonathan Carl – Modern Language Journal, 1993
A study of 215 Temple University (Pennsylvania) students investigated patterns in achievement (as measured by course level and grade), language attitudes, attitudes toward and acquaintance with Spanish speakers, and foreign travel experience. Results support previous studies and suggest that the relationship between attitudes and foreign-language…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingualism, College Second Language Programs, Difficulty Level